Germanium
Germanium (Ge) is a chemical element belonging to the category Metalloid, with atomic number 32 and atomic mass 72.6300 u. This sheet describes its fundamental properties, periodic position and physical characteristics.
Identity
- Name: Germanium
- Symbol: Ge
- Atomic number: 32
- Atomic mass: 72.6300 u
Position in the periodic table
- Group: 14
- Period: 4
- Category: Metalloid
Physico-chemical properties
- Standard state: Solid
- Melting point: ~938.25 °C
- Density: ~5.323 g/cm³
- Electron configuration: [Ar] 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p²
Scientific description
Germanium is a chemical element with symbol Ge and atomic number 32. It belongs to the category of Metalloid and occupies group 14 and period 4. Its standard atomic mass is 72.6300 u.
KODO: J5